Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW)
We celebrate and support young mothers, their partners, children and families.
If you're a young mother who is pregnant or parenting a child under six years old and you're located in Brisbane, Redcliffe or Caboolture, our YMYW programs may be for you.
YMYW are committed to supporting young women, who are pregnant and/or parenting, to grow and develop as individuals and as mothers in a supportive, respectful environment.
YMYW assists young, pregnant and parenting women, along with their children and families. The team incorporates peer and professional support, to assist young pregnant and parenting women in practical ways and to participate in vibrant, healthy and thriving communities.
How we can help
We offer you, your partner and your child a variety of support services including antenatal services, employment assistance, education and health services.
You're also supported every step of the way by Social Workers and Peer Support Workers — fellow young parents who have walked in your shoes and can share their knowledge and experiences.
The program is funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (DCSSDS).
Brisbane Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW)
Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) supports pregnant or parenting women aged 25 years and under, their children and partners.
We work in partnership with the Mater Mothers Hospital in the provision of integrated support.
Our team of family support workers, early childhood educators and peer workers use the ‘Parents as Teachers’ model to support you to…
- access housing and create a home
- create safe and healthy relationships, and function as a family
- access the full range of payments through Centrelink
- access education, training and employment
- understand the needs of your children in early childhood
- access quality early childhood education and childcare
- connect and receive support from your peers at our Wellspring Hub weekly groups
Call: (07) 3394 9100
Visit: Wellspring Coorparoo: 143 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo Q 4151
Email: ymyw@micahprojects.org.au
Caboolture Young Mothers for Young Women (CYMYW)
Caboolture Young Mothers for Young Women (CYMYW) supports pregnant or parenting women aged 20 years and under, and their partners and children.
CYMYW works in partnership with the Caboolture Hospital and Children's Health Queensland in the provision of integrated support.
Our team of family support workers, midwife and peer workers use the ‘Parents as Teachers’ model to support you to…
- access high quality, flexible antenatal care at home or at the Wellspring Hub
- access housing and create a home
- create safe and healthy relationships, and function as a family
- access the full range of payments through Centrelink
- access education, training and employment
- understand the needs of your children in early childhood
- access quality early childhood education and childcare
- connect and receive support from your peers at our Wellspring Hub weekly groups.
Call: (07) 5294 9600
Visit: 19 Morayfield Road, Caboolture South, Q 4510
Email: cymyw@micahprojects.org.au
Redcliffe Young Mothers for Young Women (RYMYW)
Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) supports pregnant or parenting women aged 25 years and under, their children and partners.
We work in partnership with the Redcliffe Hospital in the provision of integrated support.
Our team of family support workers, early childhood educators and peer workers use the ‘Parents as Teachers’ model to support you with…
- Individual family support to help you develop your parenting skills and knowledge and build strong parent-child bonds
- Access to specialist antenatal care for young women in partnership with the Redcliffe Hospital
- Referral and access to the child health nurse to check on your baby’s development
- Family support to assist with housing, finance, safety and relationships
- Peer support
- Early childhood groups
- Groups for young women and their families
- Education, training, and employment support
- Leadership programs for young women
- Assistance in building connections with another services in your area
Call: (07) 5294 9600
Recently discovered you're pregnant?
Visit out Young, Pregnant and In Control site, built by young mothers for young mothers. It's packed full of great tips and even walks through how to get support at Caboolture Hospital (Brisbane coming soon).
